3.5 The moist unit weight of a soil is 19.2 kN/m. Given that G, = 2.69 and w = 9.8%, determine: a. Void ratio b. Dry unit weight c. Degree of saturation 3.6 Refer to Problem 3.5. Determine the weight of water, in kN, to be added per cubic meter (m³) of soil for a. 90% degree of saturation b. 100% degree of saturation

3.5 The moist unit weight of a soil is 19.2 kN/m. Given that G, = 2.69 and w = 9.8%, determine: a. Void ratio b. Dry unit weight c. Degree of saturation 3.6 Refer to Problem 3.5. Determine the weight of water, in kN, to be added per cubic meter (m³) of soil for a. 90% degree of saturation b. 100% degree of saturation

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